Matt Rife advised Pete Davidson to ‘run’ from Kate Beckinsale in 2019
Looking back at 2019, comedian Matt Rife, once Kate Beckinsale's beau, humorously advised Pete Davidson on his budding romance with the actress, hinting at the roller-coaster nature of their past relationship.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:29 PM ISTLooking back at 2019, comedian Matt Rife, once Kate Beckinsale's beau, humorously advised Pete Davidson on his budding romance with the actress, hinting at the roller-coaster nature of their past relationship.
Matt Rife, Kate Beckinsale, and Pete Davidson (Source: People)
There's nothing quite like taking a walk down the corridors of past Hollywood relationships, and today we're diving deep into the humorous advice comedian Matt Rife had for Pete Davidson on his then-blossoming relationship with Kate Beckinsale. Back in the day, Beckinsale, aged 45 at the time, and Matt Rife, a fresh 23, made headlines when they were first linked in 2017. Their relationship lasted a memorable year. Rife, renowned for lighting up screens on Nick Cannon's MTV show Wild 'N Out, had an eventful year with Beckinsale.
However, in an unplanned rendezvous, when TMZ had a quick chat with Rife about any nuggets of wisdom he might offer to Davidson, his response was both light-hearted and telling. “Man to man? Run.” he said, with a jesting tone. However, Rife quickly shifted to a more sincere note, stating, "I hope they’re both happy. I don’t really have any solid advice, just be careful.” His reflection on his own relationship with Beckinsale? Simply put, it was “complicated”.
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Beckinsale and Davidson's whirlwind romance
2019 was quite the year for Hollywood romances. Beckinsale and Davidson were no exception. Their budding relationship was hard to miss, especially after they were caught in affectionate displays post-Golden Globes, and during memorable moments like leaving the Largo at the Coronet in West Hollywood. Their chemistry was palpable, making headlines every time they made public appearances.
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For Beckinsale, her romantic history has been diverse. After her 2016 split from director/producer Len Wiseman, she was subsequently linked with Rife and the British humorist, Jack Whitehall. But as she once revealed in a candid interview, her ideal man is straightforward - “funny”. As time marches on and relationships evolve, Rife's playful words serve as a fond and amusing reminder of the intricacies of Hollywood relationships.
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